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The study investigates the relationship between the revised NIOSH lifting equation (RNLE) and the risk of low-back pain (LBP) among a cohort of 258 workers over 4.5 years. Results indicate that job physical stressors, as measured by the peak lifting index (PLI) and peak composite lifting index (PCLI), are associated with an increased risk of developing LBP. The findings suggest that PLI and PCLI are effective metrics for estimating exposure to job physical stressors related to LBP.

Author

Paul Alin Briscan

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EN